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Budget 26-27:Repositioning general insurance as essential economic and social infrastructure
Significant focus on insuring houses and SME/MSMEs is also critical...
Direct equity buying by investors moderate, households route savings via mutual funds: NSE report
The report noted that after witnessing net investments of Rs 1.7...
Govt reviewing crypto position due to global changes, senior official says
"More than one or two jurisdictions have changed their stance towards cryptocurrency in terms of the usage, their acceptance, where do they see the importance of crypto assets. In that stride, we are having a look at the discussion paper once again," India's Economic...
90% or more taxpayers may shift to new regime with new slabs announced in Budget: CBDT Chairman
Ravi Agrawal,Chairman, CBDT As per current data, about 74-75 per cent of individual taxpayers have moved to the new tax regime that was brought in by the government a few years back New Delhi: The Budget announcement of zero tax for earnings upto Rs 12 lakh per annum...
Sebi mulls safe UPI payment mechanism for registered market intermediaries
This initiative will enable investors to verify the authenticity of the UPI ID they are transferring money to, through robust KYC (Know Your Customer) due diligence. This measure is designed to combat the growing threat of digital fraud, ensuring that investors can...
Budget is by the people, for the people, says FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman “We have heard the voice of middle class" who had been complaining about their aspirations not being met despite being honest taxpayers, Sitharaman said in an interview with news agency New Delhi: It is a very positive and growth...
Indian mobility market to grow 2x to surpass USD 600 bn by 2030: Google-BCG report
According to the Think Mobility Report, emerging revenue pools such as electric, shared, and connected mobility are poised to contribute USD 100 billion to the total market by 2030 while a majority of the revenue will come from classic revenue pools comprising classic...
Budget 2025: Insurers and experts hail game changing moves
The FDI limit being raised from 74% to 100% will prove to be a landmark reform in the insurance sector which will help unlock new opportunities for investment and innovation. These reforms will strengthen investor confidence, drive innovation, and support sustained...
Union Budget 2025-26: Reshaping Indian insurance landscape
Tapan Singhel, MD&CEO, Bajaj General Insurance& Chairman, General Insurance Council With the move to allow 100% FDI in insurance, we could see India moving towards a future with 1,000 insurers in the next decade. A larger number of players will bring greater...
Budget 2025: FM exempts basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs; boosts medical tourism
Establishment of cancer care centres and enhanced social security provisions for online platform workers. Boosting medical tourism in the country, the FM announced, a ‘Heal in India’ campaign in partnership with the private sector New Delhi:In a move aimed to provide...
Budget 2025: No income tax payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman In the new tax regime, the revised tax rate structure is Rs 0-4 lakh (zero tax), Rs 4-8 lakh (5 per cent), Rs 8-12 lakh (10 per cent), Rs 12-16 lakh (15 per cent), Rs 16-20 lakh (20 per cent), Rs 20-24 lakh (25 per cent), and above...
Union Budget 2025:Insurance Reforms Bill with 100% FDI to be tabled soon, says Sitharaman
100% FDI proposal, larger reforms moves along with other Amendments in the various existing Acts, which have been awaited upon by the industry, will be part of separate draft Bill and will tabled in Parliament soon, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Insurance...